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Mother Nature Needs Her Sox: Reviewing The Impetus And Goals Of The Increased Financial Regulations Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act And How They Parallel The Needs Of Today's Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Meyer
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
As climate change and natural disasters appear to be increasingly prevalent across the United States, the question of how to respond to these threats looms large. Arguably, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) represents the tip of that responding spear. The agency, literally dedicated to protecting the environment, is positioned to drive industry environmental standards, set sustainable metrics, and even determine thresholds for habitable life.
Looks can be deceiving, though. This Note examines the current state of the EPA, and the minimal effect it currently has on penalizing and deterring industry environmental degradation. It specifically focuses on a number of high-profile …
When Improper Disposal Leads To More Than Hospital Visits: The Need For A National Standard For Used Medical Sharps, Albana Zherka
When Improper Disposal Leads To More Than Hospital Visits: The Need For A National Standard For Used Medical Sharps, Albana Zherka
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
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Concerning Catskill: Missed Opportunity, Broken Precedent And The Plight Of American Waters, Chase Corey
Concerning Catskill: Missed Opportunity, Broken Precedent And The Plight Of American Waters, Chase Corey
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
As society progresses and the population grows, uninhibited and unregulated pollution has become a pressing dilemma for current and future generations. Whether it is plastic on the beaches, oil in the oceans, or smog in the air, modern citizens of the Earth face a daily onslaught of visible consequences from the actions of polluters. But what about the not so visible consequences? Every day there is pollution occurring at a microscopic level, yet many are unaware of its presence. This infinitesimal issue is nutrient pollution, and despite its diminutive cause, it is deeply affecting one of the world’s most vital …
Environmental Justice And The Clean Power Plan: The Case Of Energy Efficiency, Cecilia Martinez
Environmental Justice And The Clean Power Plan: The Case Of Energy Efficiency, Cecilia Martinez
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
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Plan Ej 2014: Fact Or Fiction? A Critique Of The Obama Administration’S Efforts On Environmental Justice, Jeanne Zokovitch Paben
Plan Ej 2014: Fact Or Fiction? A Critique Of The Obama Administration’S Efforts On Environmental Justice, Jeanne Zokovitch Paben
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
As President Obama’s tenure in office draws to a close, environmental injustices continue to proliferate in communities across this country. During the Obama Administration, there has been a strong government voice on combating these injustices, yet under their watch we see travesties like Flint, Michigan. Flint is the latest example of how our laws and government processes are not only inadequate in protecting overburdened communities, but also how they are complicit in perpetuating harm. This Article aims to answer how that happens, first, by cataloging the environmental justice efforts under the Obama Administration, most notably through Plan EJ 2014, then …
Buzzkill: How The Epa’S Inaction Is Killing America’S Bees, Kelsey Ott
Buzzkill: How The Epa’S Inaction Is Killing America’S Bees, Kelsey Ott
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
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Perfect Harmony: The Federal Courts Have Quarantined Harmon And Preserved Epa's Power To Overfile, Thomas A. Benson
Perfect Harmony: The Federal Courts Have Quarantined Harmon And Preserved Epa's Power To Overfile, Thomas A. Benson
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls And The "Mega Rule:" Will It Have The Mega-Impact The Epa Desired?, Lauren Maclanahan
Polychlorinated Biphenyls And The "Mega Rule:" Will It Have The Mega-Impact The Epa Desired?, Lauren Maclanahan
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
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From Compelling To Catalyzing: The Federal Government's Changing Role In Environmental Protection, Gerald A. Emison
From Compelling To Catalyzing: The Federal Government's Changing Role In Environmental Protection, Gerald A. Emison
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
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The Promotion And Preservation Of Culture As Part Of Environmental Policy, Nancy Perkins Spyke
The Promotion And Preservation Of Culture As Part Of Environmental Policy, Nancy Perkins Spyke
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
No abstract provided.